Yamaha TransAcoustic™ Piano U1J TC3

Yamaha has developed a new transducer exclusively for compact upright pianos. The transducer converts digital sound information into vibrations and delivers them to the soundboard, which in turn vibrates and joins the resonance of the strings to turn the entire piano into a resonator. Digital sound sources can be used to produce natural acoustic sound from the body of the piano, making it possible to control the volume when playing without the need for headphones.

The pianos feature Yamaha's Articulation Sensor System. Sensors placed under all 88 keys communicate wirelessly with the piano to offer a more natural playing experience while also preserving authentic acoustic piano touch almost perfectly. The system precisely detects the strike and release of the keys for more accurate interpretation of subtle key movements, such as those used when playing staccato.

Grand pianos offer seemingly unlimited tonal variation resulting from the inner workings of the piano, such as the way the hammers strike and the dampers contact the strings in response to the player's touch. Reproduction of this rich tonal variation is made possible by Yamaha's Grand Expression Modeling technology. This technology provides the player with the ability to explore subtle tonal nuances, faithfully reproducing every piano sound exactly the way the player intended. Grand Expression Modeling detects both the force and acceleration of the keystrokes and changes the audio output accordingly in real time, making it possible to enjoy an authentic performance experience using a variety of playing styles.

Connect the piano to a smart device wirelessly using Bluetooth® technology and enjoy playing along to music on your device. The Yamaha Smart Pianist app makes it easy to enjoy a variety of playing experiences, with controls for metronome and other functionality and features like the ability to play along to sheet music for songs on your smart device.